#getlocal

#getlocal

Calling all credit unions! It's time to get the ball rolling for the 2014 Warners' Warm-Up coat drive. With your help, we can keep the city warm and toasty this winter. Each year, the St. Louis Chapter of Credit Unions teams up with First Things First, Kurt Warner’s charitable foundation that hosts the coat drive.

United Credit Union (Mexico) works year-round to raise funds for the Audrain County Relay for Life. Since last year, they have hosted a tractor pull, participated in dress down days/weeks, sold candy and other activities.

On June 17, United Credit Union (Mexico) participated in a Summer 2 Discover event on the Moberly Area Community College campus in Moberly. This three-day event was designed to give children, from third grade through sixth grade, a taste of what college would be like. The event included multiple hands-on activities, and kids were able to get a good feel for what it is like to be on a college campus.

United Credit Union (Mexico) values adult financial education, and they are dedicated to sharing this knowledge with the community. Recently, AZZ Central Electric (Fulton) requested United come to their location to provide financial classes to their employees. On June 12, United held their first presentation on the topic, “How to Buy a Car and Not Pay Too Much."

1st Financial Federal Credit Union (Wentzville) has partnered with the City of St. Louis Treasurer’s Office and the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (S.L.A.T.E.) for the Summer Youth Employment and Financial Capability Program.

During the month of July, Joplin Metro Credit Union (JMCU) will collect school supplies for area children. JMCU has posted a list of needed supplies at each of their locations so that members will know what items to donate.

1st Financial Federal Credit Union (Wentzville) was built upon a philosophical foundation of “people helping people.” Throughout the years, credit union leaders have encouraged 1st Financial employees to help people in their community by offering opportunities for donating goods, providing financial literacy education and participating in fundraising efforts.